Grinding Machines

Toolmakers can now easily grind small PCD insert pockets in one simple process. The new Spindle Speed Increaser from ANCA enables customers to easily grind PCD tool blanks, allowing for greater speed and efficiency.

Built to handle general-purpose to precision finishing applications, Palmgren’s 24” high-performance disc-finishing machine completes medium to large parts fast and effectively. The disc machine can grind, deburr, contour and finish all sizes and types of workpieces including metal, wood and plastic due to its larger area of contact.

Supertec introduces three sizes of jig grinders covering a full range of capability. Models offered include the pictured JG-510M (20” x 12” x 4” x 13” X,Y,Z,W), the JG-1270CM (47” x 27” x 4” x 16”) and the JG-1010G (39” x 39” x 10” x 16”), a double-column style.

The cordless belt grinder ABC 7 from Suhner is for when you are working on applications with tight spaces. For example, in fillet welds or miters. The machine is characterized by extremely fast belt changes for grinding or polishing applications.

UNITED GRINDING recently launched Fine Pulse Technology that significantly boosts surface and cutting edge quality and, therefore, overall resulting tool performance reliability in the production of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) metalworking tools. All UNITED GRINDING’s WALTER erosion machines, such as those in the HELITRONIC line, will offer the new technology.

Glebar has developed a double-disc grinding process on its DD-7 double-disc grinder for materials suppliers and manufacturers of high-performance composites that expedites the grinding of composite strips used as low friction, bearing elements in various industries from aerospace to automotive, leading to reduced production costs and enhanced quality.

ANCA’s new RoboTeach solution enables greater efficiency and accuracy when setting up robot automation on their CNC grinding machines. By automating the teaching of the RoboMate FANUC 200iD robot, the new product significantly decreases downtime, supports greater productivity, and reduces the need for specialized operator skills.

The deluxe line of variable-speed grinders from Palmgren delivers the power, precision and versatility to complete a wide range of finishing applications. At high speeds, they reportedly are the ideal choice for heavy material removal, deburring and chamfering.

ANCA offers the all-new 2017 TX7 Linear CNC tool and cutter grinder. Built upon the TX7+, the new TX7 Linear has been updated with ANCA innovations that ensure its users stay competitive as the production and quality requirements of precision CNC tool grinding become more demanding.

In grinding technology, the trend is toward full-sequence machining, especially for complex workpieces that need to be completed on versatile grinding machines. Combining multiple operations into one machine cycle saves on transport and warehousing cost. It also results in higher overall precision. High-quality milling tools, indexable inserts and step drills are all examples. Universal grinding machines required for producing tools like these are the trademarks of HAAS Schleifmaschinen GmbH in Trossingen at the edge of the Black Forest.